Dear Courageous Commoners

Welcome to our newsletter page. As we embark on this exciting journey, we want to bring you closer to the story of how the Commons Hub Brussels came to life, who we are, what we're up to, and where we aim to grow. Plus, we've got some opportunities for you to get involved and help shape our future.

🌱 How We Got Started

The Commons Hub Brussels was born out of a shared vision: to create a space where people could come together to work on projects that contribute to the common good, by becoming a common good itself. We started as a small group of passionate individuals from diverse backgrounds—activists, social entrepreneurs, artists, and community organizers—who recognized the need for a collaborative space in Brussels dedicated to fostering initiatives that serve the public interest. What began as informal meetings and brainstorming sessions has now grown into a thriving community.

👥 About us

The Commons Hub is envisioned as a space where we elevate and actively engage with the pressing questions of our time. As our world rapidly changes, a paradigm shift is necessary on multiple fronts. Is private ownership truly the best path forward? How can we equitably share essential resources, like spaces for collaboration and community gatherings? And how can collectives and initiatives with limited budgets find a place to call home?

These are complex questions, often with more unknowns than answers. At the Commons Hub, we aim to explore these themes by reimagining the commons and regenerating our local economy and environment. We are part of a broader ecosystem of builders, thinkers, creators, facilitators, active citizens, educators, and artists who dare to ask: what new possibilities can we create together? Our space will be a vibrant hub of experimentation, dialogue, and reflection—a place buzzing with creativity, yet offering the stillness and focus needed for deep work.

In building the Commons Hub Brussels, we are committed to moving from:

• Privatized spaces to shared spaces: Our space will be a shared resource, a common. How can we collectively steward and manage it? How can everyone contribute and take ownership of this shared responsibility?
• Transactional interactions to conscious relationships and communities: How do we nurture meaningful relationships and foster a community of mutual care within this space?
• Monoculture spaces to hybrid spaces: How can we create a welcoming environment for professional, for citizen driven and for informal community activities while building a strong connection with the surrounding neighborhood?

The Commons Hub Brussels is where we will explore these questions together, creating a space that is as much about community and creativity as it is about sustainability and shared stewardship.

🌍 What We Are Doing

The Commons Hub Brussels is more than just a physical space; it’s a hub for action and innovation. Here’s a snapshot of what we’re currently working on:

• Co-working Space for freelancers: A cooperative workspace where individuals and organizations can work on projects that align with our mission. All members contribute with a monthly financial contribution and one shift, a contribution with time. Our goal is to grow to collective ownership of the space and build a cooperative.